Speed Control Cable Problems of Mitsubishi Diamante

2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. Consumer states vehicle surged forward. The consumer stated when leaving a parking lot and attempting to pull into traffic, the vehicle barely moved at 5 mph, even though he was pressing on the accelerator and the rpm was not moving. After going about 1/4 of a mile, all of a sudden the vehicle jumped into gear and the vehicle lurched forward. The next day, a representative from Mitsubishi went to the consumer's workplace and examined the vehicle. The representative stated the throttle cable needed to be adjusted and suggested the consumer take the vehicle to the dealer. The consumer stated the dealer never received any information to order a new cable and the his vehicle still has not been fixed.

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We just cleared canadian customs at blaine wa, pacific crossing, and were accelerating to speed limit on I 5 freeway when the car accelerated to near 100 miles an hour. The tach at some point was 7500 and increasing. The accelerator was stuck and eventually we were able to get to the emergency lane area and turned of the ignition key. Full pressure on the brakes would not slow it down much. We were towed 21 miles to davis automotive in bellingham, wa, where a replacement throttle cable and associated structure was severely bent and the cable had cut thru it and stuck. The consumer had the vehicle towed where a replacement throttle cable was installed. Updated 10/10/08.

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While driving the accelerator pedal stuck after depressed due to a frayed throttle cable, in addition the traction control light came on and was blinking on and off(attorney for client). Nlm.

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